Engineering Technician

City of Saratoga Springs; City of Saratoga Springs (NY); On-site; USD 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Saratoga Springs is seeking an Engineering Technician for the Department of Public Works. The role includes performing technical engineering work and surveying, assisting with various construction projects, and ensuring compliance with specifications. Applicants must meet specific educational and experience qualifications, and the position offers a competitive salary along with retirement and health benefits.

Benefits

NYS Retirement

Health, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid time off

CSEA Union

Yearly increases

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License.
• Degree must be from an accredited institution.
• Experience in surveying and engineering methods required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and review of plans for construction projects.
• Inspect utility repairs and installations.
• Operate survey equipment and create maps.

Skills

Technical Engineering Work

Surveying

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma with 20 semester credit hours in engineering

High School Diploma and two years of experience in surveying

Tools

AutoCAD

Optical Survey Equipment

Satellite-based Survey Equipment

Job description

FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION.

*Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email [e-mail] to request one be sent to you.

Completed applications can be emailed to [e-mail], mailed in, or dropped off at the office.

SALARY: 2024 $52,621
NYS Retirement; Health, Dental and Vision Benefits; Paid time off; CSEA Union; Yearly increases

LOCATION: City of Saratoga Springs NY – Department of Public Works

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following qualification(s) MUST be met and clearly detailed on the City of Saratoga Springs employment application form. A résumé will notbe accepted in place of a completed application; either

• Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree or higher in an Engineering field OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma supplemented byat least 20 semester credit hours in engineering related courses OR
• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience surveying and/or the application of basic engineering methods or techniques.

SPECIAL NOTES

• Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License and must maintain said license for the duration of employment.
• Degree must have been awarded by a college or university by a regional, national, or specialized agency recognized as an accrediting agency by the US Department of Education/US Secretary of Education. If your degree was awarded by an educational institution outside the United States and its territories, you must provide independent verification of equivalency.

A list of acceptable companies who provide this service can be found on the internet at http://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfm You must pay the required evaluation fee.

DUTIES:The work involves responsibility for performing a variety of beginning level technical engineering work and surveying. The incumbent assists the Survey AutoCAD Technician and the Senior Engineering Technician(s) by performing delegated tasks or independently performs tasks requiring a limited use of engineering theory and techniques. The incumbent works both indoors and outdoors and utilizes both manual and computerized methods and techniques. This position differs from that of an Engineer by virtue of the fact that an Engineering Technician performs only beginning level technical work. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Public Works, and the Public Works Business Manager, with direct supervision by the City Engineer. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITES: Illustrative only

• Assists in the development or reviews of plans, and specifications for various construction projects including water lines, sanitary sewer lines, storm sewer lines, roads, sidewalks, curbs, etc.
• Assists consulting engineers and professionals hired by the City for specific engineering or Public Works projects
• Inspects utility repair and/or installation, provides engineering assistance and develops maintenance and repair schedules;
• Assists in the development and initiation of public awareness programs to enhance the performance and integrity of the City’s utility systems;
• Queries a computer data base and retrieves data for use in engineering projects and water/wastewater installations streets, highways, recreational parks;
• Operates optical and satellite-based survey equipment, gathers survey information and creates maps or other documents;
• Inspects construction projects for conformance with specifications and the correct use of materials;

FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION, YOU MUST SUBMIT THE CITY OF SARATOGA SPRINGS APPLICATION.

*Applications are available in the Civil Service Office in City Hall, or online www.saratoga-springs.org under Civil Service, or email [e-mail] to request one be sent to you.